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LY16 OPU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,825 mi
Last recorded82,825 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 OPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,825 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 82,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/R18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 58,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge also mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge also mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge also mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge also mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 33,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,866 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 27,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,119 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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LY16 OPU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 46,383 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY16 OPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LY16 OPU registered?

LY16 OPU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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The MOT history for LY16 OPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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